Step 2-2. Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches.

orientation key notch

alignment key

Pin1

orientation key notch

alignment key

2011-Pin CPU

2011-Pin Socket

For proper inserting, please ensure to match the four orientation key notches of the CPU with the four alignment keys of the socket.

Step 2-3. Carefully place the CPU into the socket by using a purely vertical mo- tion.

Step 2-4. Verify that the CPU is within the sock- et and properly mated to the orient keys.

Step 3. Close the socket:

Step 3-1. Flip the load plate onto the IHS, then the cover will automatically come off by itself.

The cover must be placed if returning the motherboard for after service.

Step 3-2. Press down the right load lever, and secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab.

Step 3-3. Press down the left load lever, and secure it with the load plate tab under the retention tab.

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ASRock X79 Extreme4-M manual Locate Pin1 and the two orientation key notches